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| Term | temporary prosthesis |
| Pronunciation | TEM-puh-rair-ee prahs-THEE-sis |
| Variations | temporary restoration, provisional prosthesis |
| See also | temporary crown, temporary bridge, temporary denture |
| Definition | A prosthesis designed to maintain esthetics, stability and function for a period of time while a permanent prosthesis is being manufactured. |
temporary prosthesis
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